Found 1 items, similar to To be in the doldrums.
English → English (gcide) Definition: To be in the doldrums doldrums \dol"drums\ (d[o^]l"dr[u^]mz), n. pl. [Cf. Gael. doltrum grief, vexation?] A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks; -- so called by sailors. [1913 Webster] To be in the doldrums, to be in a state of listlessness ennui, or tedium. [1913 Webster]